NTHU Scholarships 2027 in Taiwan for International Students
The National Tsing Hua University (NTHU) International Student Scholarships 2027 are open for international students applying for the Spring 2027 intake in Taiwan. The scholarships are available for Bachelor's, Master's and PhD students, with funding varying according to the degree level, college and scholarship type.
For eligible doctoral students, the scholarship can provide full tuition support plus up to NT$40,000 per month. Bachelor's and Master's students can also receive tuition and fee support, while eligible Type A recipients receive an additional NT$5,000 monthly stipend.
Applications for Spring 2027 are open from August 3 to September 30, 2026.
NTHU Taiwan Scholarships 2027 Overview
- Host Country: Taiwan
- University: National Tsing Hua University (NTHU)
- Intake: Spring 2027
- Degree Levels: Bachelor's, Master's and PhD
- Eligible Nationality: International Students
- Subjects: Science, Engineering, Computer Science, Life Sciences, Medicine, Humanities, Social Sciences, Education, Technology Management and other fields
- Bachelor's/Master's Type A: Full tuition, miscellaneous and credit fees + NT$5,000/month
- Bachelor's/Master's Type B: Tuition, miscellaneous and credit fee support
- PhD Funding: Full tuition + NT$20,000–40,000/month for eligible colleges
- Humanities/Social Sciences PhD: NT$10,000/month under the stated scholarship scheme
- General IELTS Requirement: IELTS Academic 5.5
- Application Period: August 3–September 30, 2026
- Deadline: September 30, 2026, before 3:00 PM GMT+8
- Admission Results: By December 1, 2026
- Scholarship Results: Around mid-December 2026
Degree Level
The NTHU International Student Scholarships are available for students applying to three major degree levels.
Bachelor's Degree
International students who have completed their secondary education can apply for eligible Bachelor's programmes available for the Spring 2027 intake.
Master's Degree
Applicants with a relevant Bachelor's degree can apply for Master's programmes offered by NTHU.
PhD Degree
Students who already hold a Master's degree can apply for eligible doctoral programmes.
PhD applicants should pay particular attention to the scholarship offered by their specific college because doctoral funding differs significantly between academic areas.
Available Subjects
NTHU offers programmes across a wide range of disciplines.
Potential fields include:
Science
Engineering
Computer Science
Information Technology
Life Sciences
Medicine
Education
Humanities
Social Sciences
Technology Management
Business-related fields
Other specialised academic areas
The exact programmes available for Spring 2027 vary by department. Applicants should therefore confirm that their intended programme accepts applications for the relevant intake.
Benefits
The scholarship benefits depend on the degree level and scholarship type.
Bachelor's and Master's Students
Under the Type A scholarship, eligible students can receive:
Full tuition fee support
Miscellaneous fee support
Credit fee support
NT$5,000 per month
Type B provides support for tuition, miscellaneous fees and credit fees but does not include the Type A monthly stipend.
PhD Students
The doctoral scholarships offer stronger financial support in several colleges.
Eligible PhD students in participating science, engineering, computing, medicine, technology and education colleges may receive:
Full tuition support
NT$20,000 to NT$40,000 per month
Under the stated scholarship scheme, PhD students in Humanities and Social Sciences may receive:
Full tuition support
NT$10,000 per month
The exact award depends on the student's college and applicable scholarship category.
Eligible Nationalities
The NTHU scholarships are intended for international students applying to the university.
Applicants from outside Taiwan can apply for eligible Bachelor's, Master's and PhD programmes.
However, applicants should carefully review NTHU's international student admission rules to ensure that they meet the applicable nationality, academic and programme-specific requirements.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must satisfy both NTHU's admission requirements and the conditions of the applicable scholarship.
Academic Requirements
The general academic progression is:
High-school graduates can apply for Bachelor's programmes.
Bachelor's degree holders can apply for Master's programmes.
Master's degree holders can apply for PhD programmes.
Applicants must also satisfy the specific academic requirements of their chosen department.
English Language Requirements
NTHU's general English requirement includes:
IELTS Academic: 5.5
TOEIC: 750
Legacy TOEFL iBT: 71
CEFR B2
Applicants may also be able to satisfy the English requirement through acceptable evidence that their previous degree was fully taught in English.
However, individual departments may establish higher language requirements. Students should therefore check the requirements of their intended programme instead of relying only on the university-wide minimum.
Financial Proof
Applicants generally need to demonstrate financial resources of at least:
NT$120,000, or
US$4,000
An exemption may apply where the applicant already has acceptable scholarship evidence.
Other Requirements
Applicants should prepare the required academic and supporting documents, which may include:
Academic certificates
Academic transcripts
Passport or nationality documentation
Financial proof
Statement of purpose
Recommendation letters
English-language evidence
Other programme-specific documents
Master's and PhD applicants should prepare a one- to three-page statement of purpose explaining their academic interests, reasons for choosing NTHU and intended programme.
Two recommendation letters are also required for the relevant graduate applications.
Application Procedure
One of the convenient features of the NTHU scholarship is that students do not need to submit a completely separate scholarship application through another portal.
Applicants should:
Select an eligible Spring 2027 degree programme.
Prepare the required academic and supporting documents.
Complete the NTHU international student application.
Select "Apply for NTHU International Student Scholarship" in the scholarship section.
Submit the application before the deadline.
Wait for the admission and scholarship decisions.
The scholarship application is handled through the NTHU international student application system.
Important Exception: College of Semiconductor Research
Applicants interested in the College of Semiconductor Research should be careful because they cannot use the general NTHU International Student Scholarship for that college.
Students interested in semiconductor programmes should check the college's separate scholarship and funding arrangements before applying.
Admission and Scholarship Timeline
The Spring 2027 application timeline is:
Application Opens: August 3, 2026
Application Deadline: September 30, 2026
Deadline Time: Before 3:00 PM GMT+8
Admission Results: By December 1, 2026
Scholarship Results: Around mid-December 2026
Intake: Spring 2027
Applicants should not wait until the deadline to upload documents, particularly if they need recommendation letters, English-language evidence or financial documentation.
Is IELTS Mandatory for NTHU?
IELTS is not necessarily the only way to demonstrate English proficiency.
The general requirement accepts several alternatives, including TOEIC, legacy TOEFL iBT and CEFR B2. In certain circumstances, applicants may also use official evidence that their previous degree was taught entirely in English.
However, some departments may require a higher English level or impose additional language requirements.
Therefore, applicants should check the requirements of their specific programme before deciding whether they need to take IELTS.
Final Words
The NTHU Taiwan Scholarships 2027 provide international students with an opportunity to study at one of Taiwan's leading research universities while receiving substantial financial support.
The funding is particularly attractive for PhD applicants, as eligible doctoral students can receive full tuition support and monthly funding of up to NT$40,000. Bachelor's and Master's students can also benefit from tuition and fee support, with Type A recipients receiving an additional monthly stipend.
Before applying, students should confirm that their intended programme is available for Spring 2027, check the department's specific language requirements and determine which scholarship category applies to their college.
The application deadline is September 30, 2026, before 3:00 PM GMT+8.
